Washington DC (October 10, 2024) — The third annual National Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit, hosted by the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA), will take place Nov. 13-15 in Washington D.C., to bring together Tribal leaders, elected and government officials, businesses, healthcare professionals, veterans groups, and advocacy organizations and to provide solutions to the most pressing cannabis-related challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities. The three-day event will leave attendees with concrete and actionable takeaways to protect and progress Indigenous interests in hemp and cannabis.
The National Indigenous Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit takes place in the heart of Washington, D.C., just steps for the National Mall and Monuments. Registration is open to the public at indigenouscannabissummit.com.
“In our third year of the Summit, and a pivotal election year, we have a unique opportunity to make an impact. This year’s theme, “Tribal Cannabis Reform Moving Forward”, is positioning the conference to develop an actionable plan for cannabis reform for the new administration,” says Rob Pero, founder of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association and Wisconsin-based hemp company Canndigenous.
The Washington, D.C.-based policy summit highlights the importance of Tribal hemp and cannabis advocacy and is a platform to discuss the complexities of cannabis legalization with an emphasis on defending the sovereign right of Indigenous communities to build sustainable growth in the cannabis and hemp industries.
“We’re looking forward to bringing together our Indigenous communities to discuss the path toward destigmatization and the equitable federal deregulation of cannabis and hemp,” says Pero. “Over the last three years, the Summit has evolved to address the changing industry landscape. This year we’ve included networking and educational opportunities from a trusted network of industry experts as well as representation from Tribal and government leaders. The diversity of topics and perspectives on the agenda helps tribes build capacity and furthers the discussion of actionable ways to build economic opportunities in cannabis for Indian Country.”
The ICIA exists to build an equitable and sustainable Indigenous cannabis industry through sensible policy, empowerment, and connection. To register for this year’s National Indigenous Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit and learn more about ICIA’s strategic vision and priorities, visit indigenouscannabis.org.